James Macpherson
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James Macpherson
Summary
James Macpherson is a human[1]. Born in Ruthven[2], he… he was born on October 27, 1736[3]. He passed away in Inverness-shire[4]. He died on February 17, 1796[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- James Macpherson's place of birth was Ruthven[2].
- James Macpherson died in Inverness-shire[4].
- James Macpherson was born on October 27, 1736[3].
- James Macpherson died on February 17, 1796[5].
- James Macpherson is buried at Westminster Abbey[10].
- A child of James Macpherson was Juliet Macpherson[11].
- James Macpherson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
- James Macpherson worked as a poet[6].
- James Macpherson worked as a writer[7].
- James Macpherson's professions included politician[8].
- James Macpherson held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
- James Macpherson held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
- James Macpherson held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
- James Macpherson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[16].
- James Macpherson's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[17].
- James Macpherson is recorded as male[18].
- James Macpherson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- James Macpherson's Commons category is recorded as James Macpherson[20].
- James Macpherson's family name is recorded as Macpherson[21].
- James Macpherson's given name is recorded as James[22].
- James Macpherson's pseudonym is recorded as Ossian[23].
- James Macpherson's topic's main category is recorded as Category:James Macpherson[24].
- James Macpherson's depicted by is recorded as James Macpherson[25].
- James Macpherson's depicted by is recorded as James 'Ossian' Macpherson MP (1736-1796)[26].
- James Macpherson's depicted by is recorded as James Macpherson (1736–1796)[27].
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Origins and Family
James Macpherson's place of birth was Ruthven[2]. He was born on October 27, 1736[3].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[16], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of Aberdeen[17], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[14], and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
Personal Life
A child of James Macpherson was Juliet Macpherson[11].
Death and Burial
James Macpherson died on February 17, 1796[5]. He passed away in Inverness-shire[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[10].
Why It Matters
James Macpherson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He has been cited as an influence by Walter Scott[38], a poet[39], 1771–1832[40], of Kingdom of Great Britain[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[42], specialised in fiction[43].
Works attributed to him include The Works of Ossian[44], a literary work[45].
FAQs
Where was James Macpherson born?
James Macpherson was born in Ruthven[2].
Where did James Macpherson die?
James Macpherson died in Inverness-shire[4].
What did James Macpherson do for work?
James Macpherson worked as poet[6], writer[7], and politician[8].
Where did James Macpherson go to school?
James Macpherson was educated at University of Edinburgh[16] and University of Aberdeen[17].
Who did James Macpherson influence?
James Macpherson has been cited as an influence by Walter Scott[38].